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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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